The Migration (Specification of Occupations and Relevant Assessing Authorities—Subclass 186 Visa) Instrument 2024 (F2024L01618) was compiled on 28 March 2026 (F2026C00263). The instrument specifies occupations and relevant assessing authorities for Subclass 186 visa nominations under Part 2, establishing the Core Skills Occupation List and provisions for determining whether certain occupations apply to identified persons. Part 3 contains application and savings provisions, including continued application of the previous instrument LIN 19/049 and application provisions for amendments made by the Migration Legislation Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026.

Employers nominating workers for Subclass 186 visas must ensure occupation classifications align with the specified assessing authorities under this instrument. Nomination applications must comply with the occupation specifications and applicable Core Skills Occupation List. Assessing authorities referenced must follow the procedural requirements established for credential verification. The instrument applies to applications for nomination under the Employer Nomination Scheme where occupation assessment is required.